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mgambuzza · 05-27-2021, 10:29 PM

I've noticed lately that my Quail wanders. I start with it tightened, and as I drive, the top piece starts to drift counterclockwise until it pops open. There doesn't seem to be much friction holding it when its supposed to be in the "locked" position. Was wondering if others experienced this (this is a repro Quail radiator ornament). Pictures show in locked, then unlocked position and does so gradually as I'm driving - it is now moving smoothly and with little effort unlatches.

eagle · 05-27-2021, 10:34 PM

Flying quail. Mine latches firmly, have to hold it tight to loosen/tighten. You could try a thicker gasket.

nkaminar · 05-28-2021, 06:30 AM

Add a second gasket.

Mulletwagon · 05-28-2021, 07:23 AM

Check Ace Hardware for a thicker seal/O ring and glue it in place. Been there.

Big hammer · 05-28-2021, 08:44 AM

Righty tighty....lefty lossy.....this would have been a good place for left handed threads....I know no threads

Y-Blockhead · 05-28-2021, 09:08 AM

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Easy fix. Snyder's has a rubber "O" ring that makes it a little tighter and seals better than the hard gasket.. Also the brass ring that that goes in the gas gauge fits under the "O" ring to make it even slightly more tighter.

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Bob Bidonde · 05-28-2021, 09:24 AM

No need to spend any money to fix your quail. Make your own gaskets / shims. If you make its lockup fit too tight, the ears in the lower part of the cap will crack-off. Keep in mind the cap is made of pot metal (AKA ZAMAC).

Jack Shaft · 05-28-2021, 09:39 AM

Ford nailed the cars characteristics with the quail ornament...ever flush quail? quick like a shot..

1931 flamingo · 05-28-2021, 02:21 PM

Slow down.......................................

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Paul in CT

Ivan in southeast va. · 05-28-2021, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y-blockhead

easy fix. Snyder's has a rubber "o" ring that makes it a little tighter and seals better than the hard gasket.. Also the brass ring that that goes in the gas gauge fits under the "o" ring to make it even slightly more tighter.

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...l-thermo-28-29

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...earchbykeyword

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DBrer · 05-29-2021, 10:51 AM

I just changed the 0 ring as mentioned, and it cured my quail from wondering.

katy · 05-29-2021, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Slow down.......................................

.
Paul in CT

The old Mexican told me: "Slow down and get finished sooner", he was right.

05-27-2021, 10:34 PM	#2
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Wandering Pheasant Flying quail. Mine latches firmly, have to hold it tight to loosen/tighten. You could try a thicker gasket. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

05-28-2021, 06:30 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,889	Re: Wandering Pheasant Add a second gasket. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

05-28-2021, 07:23 AM	#4
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: Wandering Pheasant Check Ace Hardware for a thicker seal/O ring and glue it in place. Been there.

05-28-2021, 08:44 AM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,126	Re: Wandering Pheasant Righty tighty....lefty lossy.....this would have been a good place for left handed threads....I know no threads __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

05-28-2021, 09:08 AM	#6
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,843	Re: Wandering Pheasant Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Easy fix. Snyder's has a rubber "O" ring that makes it a little tighter and seals better than the hard gasket.. Also the brass ring that that goes in the gas gauge fits under the "O" ring to make it even slightly more tighter. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...L-THERMO-28-29 https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 05-28-2021 at 09:13 AM.

05-28-2021, 09:39 AM	#8
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Wandering Pheasant Ford nailed the cars characteristics with the quail ornament...ever flush quail? quick like a shot..

05-28-2021, 02:21 PM	#9
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: Wandering Pheasant Slow down........................................ Paul in CT

05-29-2021, 10:51 AM	#11
DBrer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 175	Re: Wandering Pheasant I just changed the 0 ring as mentioned, and it cured my quail from wondering.

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